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Thursday, April 28-May 4, 2016 www.shelbyinfo.com 704/484-1047 - shelby shopper & info - Page 31 Scenes from Special Olympics Cleveland County Steven Hunter from the Life Enrichment Center throws the shot put. Martin Travis Watts of North Shelby School is ready to compete in the Special Olympics. Heather Mooney of CVII throws the softball. Alexus Dawkins of North Shelby School participates in the Softball Throw. Volunteer Sandra Wilson cheers on athletes during the Motor Activities competition. Special Olympics Spring Games were held April 23, 2016 at George Blanton Memorial Stadium at Shelby High School. Athletes from Cleveland County participated in Track and Field events including Motor Activities. (Above) The girls Youth Basketball team from Changers Church on Gidney Street in Shelby carry a banner at the front of the parade during the games. The boys team carried a banner at the end of the parade. Photos by Jeff Melton & Kim Conley Matthew Dale Anderson poses Cleveland County Sheriff's Deputy Nathan Hester after Hester pre- sented him with his medal. Assisted by Cleveland Coun- ty Sheriff Deputy Nathan Hester, Trevor White runs with the torch during the Opening at Ceremonies a the Special Olympics Springs Games. Volunteer Eddie Greene greets the athletes during the Opening Ceremonies. Hannah Conley shows her skills in the power chair race during the Cleveland County Special Olympics Track and Field events. Spencer Padgett gears up for the man- ual wheelchair race with assistance from a volunteer. North Shelby School students and their teachers enjoy the fun at the Cleveland County Special Olympics. Olympians and volunteers gear up during the opening ceremonies for the excitement of the upcoming events. of Cleveland County